Culinary Manager in Training, FLIK Hospitality Group / Houston, TX

Compass Group • Houston, TX

15h • Onsite

About The Position

FLIK Hospitality Group is seeking a Culinary Manager in Training (MIT) for an entry-level management role. This program offers targeted training in best practices for marketing, customer service, retail, merchandising, purchasing, supply chain, hiring, training, payroll, and profit and loss. The training includes hands-on experience at a designated location and participation in Compass Group’s Accelerated Manager Program (AMP). Successful completion of AMP may require relocation within your region for placement opportunities. Full-time management placement or promotion upon AMP completion depends on performance and business needs. As an AMP graduate with a focus on hospitality/front of house operations, you may be prepared for roles such as Sous Chef, Chef Manager, Executive Dining Chef, or Catering Chef.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required by August 2025 or earlier.
• Must be within 0-5 years from graduating from a college/university with a degree in Hospitality Management and/or Culinary Arts.
• Experience in customer service or hospitality within restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, or similar food service operations required.
• Basic knowledge of profit and loss management, inventory control, and cash handling.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with peers, employees, clients, and customers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of contract administration and client relations.
• Up-to-date on food and catering trends, focusing on quality, production, sanitation, safety, and marketing.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and internet applications.
• Open to relocation for the right role or advancement opportunity.

Nice To Haves

• Driver’s License preferred but may be required for certain roles.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply FLIK Hospitality Group’s best practices in areas such as marketing, customer service, retail, merchandising, purchasing, supply chain, hiring, training, payroll, and profit and loss.
• Gain hands-on experience at a designated location.
• Participate in Compass Group’s Accelerated Manager Program (AMP).
• Develop skills in competency-based assessment, personalized learning paths, experiential learning, micro-courses, simulations, peer support, mentorship, and 360° evaluation.

Benefits

• Free meals
• Uniforms and laundering service available at select locations.
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level